SEC Mulls Bitcoin Swaps for Stock Shares: Crypto Goes Legit?

2026-12163, The Trade-Through Rule and Locked and Crossed Markets Provisions of Regulation NMS

The SEC wants to scrap some old rules that stop stocks from being traded at worse prices and prevent confusing market quotes. This change affects stock traders and exchanges, aiming to simplify trading and possibly speed things up. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until August 17, 2026, so don’t miss out!

2026-10373, Registered Offering Reform

The SEC wants to make it easier and cheaper for more companies to sell their stocks and bonds to the public. They’re opening up special forms and benefits to more businesses, updating rules to be more modern, and cutting red tape by overriding some state rules. If you’re a company planning to raise money, these changes could speed things up and save you money, with feedback due by July 27, 2026.

2026-10222, Enhancement of Emerging Growth Company Accommodations and Simplification of Filer Status for Reporting Companies

The SEC is making it easier for companies that report their finances by simplifying their categories into just two groups: big and small filers. Smaller companies, including emerging growth ones, will get more time to file reports and enjoy simpler rules, while big companies keep stricter standards. These changes aim to save time and money, with feedback open until July 20, 2026.

2026-07651, Concept Release on Consolidated Audit Trail and Other Audit Trails and Data Sources

The SEC wants your thoughts on how it tracks stock market trades using the Consolidated Audit Trail and other data tools. They’re thinking about updating rules to keep up with new tech, privacy, and security needs, and to make sure the system is fair and cost-effective. If you’re involved in the stock market or data tracking, speak up by June 22, 2026!

2026-16853, Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend Its Price List

The New York Stock Exchange is changing its price rules starting August 11, 2026. They’re tweaking the share amount needed to get free late D Orders at the market close and cleaning up some wording. This affects traders using these order types and could save or cost them money depending on their order size.

2026-16855, Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq PHLX LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Equity 4, Rule 3100 Regarding Trading Halts

Previous: 2025-08847, Self-Regulatory Organizations; Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.; Notice of Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on a Proposed Rule Change To Exempt Certain Business Development Companies From FINRA Rules 5130 (Restrictions on the Purchase and Sale of Initial Equity Public Offerings) and 5131 (New Issue Allocations and Distributions)

FINRA wants to exempt certain business development companies from some rules that limit how they can buy and sell new stock offerings. The SEC is taking extra time, until June 29, 2025, to decide if this change is a good idea after reviewing public feedback. This could affect how these companies invest in new stocks and might speed up their access to fresh funding.

Next: 2025-08849, Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq ISE, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Offer FPGA Technology as an Optional Delivery Mechanism for the Nasdaq ISE Depth of Market Data Feed

Nasdaq ISE is rolling out a cool new option for traders: FPGA technology to deliver their Depth of Market data feed faster and more efficiently. This upgrade affects anyone using Nasdaq ISE’s market data and kicks in right away, helping users get quicker info without extra hassle. It’s a smart move that keeps Nasdaq ISE on the cutting edge and could save time and money for market pros.